A TEACHING assistant who was found guilty of sexually assaulting schoolgirls will be sentenced next week.
Treva McCartney (55) of Theresa Street, Blaydon, was found guilty of seven charges of sexual assault during a trial at Newcastle Crown Court in January.
The charges related to incidents which were reported when he was working at a school in Tynedale.
He was due to be sentenced on Monday, but the case was adjourned until Tuesday, March 26.
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